| 1. Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs. (Patient-centered Care) |
| 2. Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. (Teamwork and Collaboration) |
| 3. Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal healthcare. (Evidence-based Practice) |
| 4. Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. (Quality Improvement) |
| 5. Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. (Safety) |
| 6. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. (Informatics) |
